Cloud Software Architect in Application Security Products

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

We’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace - and from manufacturing to engineering, we work together to build a future we can all trust.

Imperva, a Thales company, is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, dedicated to securing data and applications across diverse environments. Our cutting-edge solutions empower organizations to safeguard their most critical assets, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.

Cloud Software Architect - Application Security Products

Imperva is a cybersecurity company specializing in developing products to safeguard critical applications, APIs, and data for global Fortune 500 enterprises. Focusing on high-volume, low-latency traffic processing, Imperva's solutions are renowned for their reliability and scalability, processing billions of requests daily. As a market leader in Web Application and API Protection, Imperva plays a pivotal role in securing its clients' most valuable assets: their applications and data.

Lately Thales acquired Imperva and became a Top 5 Cyber Security Global Leader.  
Imperva, a Thales company, is committed to championing cybersecurity excellence and protecting the pulse of businesses worldwide. Our solutions proactively identify, evaluate, and eliminate current and emerging threats, ensuring organizations can innovate for their customers without compromising security. Globally, we prevent 89.71 billion attacks monthly, analyze 2.6 trillion requests monthly, and monitor threats in 184 countries. 

We work in a Hybrid Model from home and from the office and We have been recognized as one of the Best 50 high-tech companies to work for in Israel 2024 by Dun & Bradstreet!  
If you're passionate about shaping the future of cybersecurity and driving innovation in the field, we encourage you to seize this opportunity and become part of our team. Apply now to protect what matters most.  

Job Description:

We seek a talented Software & System Architect to spearhead Imperva's Application Security strategy. This role offers the opportunity to shape Imperva's vision and drive its growth in the cybersecurity sector. As an AppSec platform architect, you will lead the architecture vision and roadmap of the unified platform group of Imperva's products and create a state-of-the-art,  distributed SaaS system with cutting-edge technologies that can adapt to changing requirements and serve different products at Imperva's portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural high-level design of Imperva's Application Security Products, focusing on the development of a modern shared platform SaaS services for all of Imperva's portfolio.
• Research and incorporate cutting-edge technologies into product development.
• Architect and develop complex, high-performance solutions, serving as a mentor and leader for engineering teams.
• Make technical decisions - infrastructure, frameworks, technologies
• Collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders to drive key design decisions and ensure alignment with engineering values.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance product performance, scalability, and stability.
• Understand Imperva's business value and translate it to architectural roadmap and backlog.
• Partner with product management to define requirements and shape product direction.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum 4 years of experience as an architect/technical lead or R&D manager in cybersecurity solutions.
• Strong and proven experience in back-end technologies and domains:
  • Distributed architecture technologies - services, microservices frameworks – Java-based - Spring boot, Spring Cloud
  • Strong background and experience with Databases – RDBMS, Column based, document, warehouse & Big Data message brokers
  • Hands-on experience with developing and deploying cloud-native applications - AWS, On-prem deployments.
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end solutions, encompassing stream and batch processing, networking, and cloud (AWS).
  • Experience with big data technologies - Spark, Parquets, Presto, DAG jobs

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, and experience as a matrix manager.

Team player with a collaborative mindset.

Legal Notice: 

Imperva as a Thales company champions inclusion, and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
 
 If you need accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com. 

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Thales, champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.